Testimony from Sister Shell
By Mary Shell
BRO. SMITH: I feel to thank the Lord for his goodness to me in showing me the truth as it is in Jesus. It is ten months since I commenced keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. I feel to bless his name that though we are a scattered and persecuted people, still we can rejoice in the prospect of soon, very soon, meeting our Lord at his coming. When I read the warm-hearted testimonies in the Review, I feel that I want to live nearer to my blessed Master. My prayer is that some of the messengers may come this way. I think that there are some here who would receive the truth. My talent is small, but my Lord has told me to occupy till he comes. I have long felt deeply impressed to give in my testimony in behalf of the truth. I often feel doubts and fears arising, but still, thank God, if faithful the conquest will soon be over. I know that God will have a tried people; and I for one feel willing to give up all that I may win Christ. Dear brethren and sisters, pray for me that I may prove faithful. I never heard present truth till last winter, when my brother, Josiah Hebner, came here from Canada. I bless God for that visit. It came like a portion of meat in due season. Yours waiting for the coming kingdom.
MARY SHELL.